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The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel
The Pfister Hotel – Milwaukee, WI
The Pfister Hotel – Milwaukee, WI
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Pfister Hotel

Offering a full-service spa, salon and Victorian art collection, this 4-star hotel is located in downtown Milwaukee. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Milwaukee Art Museum and provides WiFi to guests. The guest rooms at The Pfister Hotel feature a flat-screen TV and MP3 docking station. The private bathroom has spa bath amenities, a hairdryer and telephone. Some rooms include views of downtown Milwaukee or Lake Michigan. Guests can enjoy the Pfister's indoor pool or the well-equipped gym with cardio equipment. Hotel shops and a business center are also available. Blu, the martini bar located on the hotel's 23rd floor, boast excellent views of the city. The Mason Street Grill serves American cuisine including wood grilled steaks, sandwiches and homemade desserts. Room service is available from 6 am – 12 am daily.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 2209 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Wonderful stay, room, view, food, staff...all was good! Very good!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We loved staying at The Pfister. Staff was helpful, rooms were comfortable and we could walk to many shops and restaurants

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Old World Gem Great Place to stay !

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the historic features and the warm welcome!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    So very comfortable. The hotel has been well taken care of and is very clean. The pool area could use an update but the views are great and we still enjoyed using it.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We absolutely loved our stay at The Pfister Hotel! The hotel is beautiful, in a great location and the staff were so welcoming and helpful! The hotel bed was very comfortable and we loved all the amenities! I very much enjoyed swimming everyday in the pool too! We highly recommend staying here!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This hotel goes above and beyond making you feel welcomed. By far the best hotel I've ever stayed in. Will definitely be coming back. Had an amazing dinner at Mason St., Grill. And great cocktails at Blu

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    An elevated level of quality and service. From breakfast at the cafe, Blu bar, lobby bar, check in and out- amazing. The only thing I can think of that could be improved were our waters were not replenished after day 1 in our room. (Minor, and we did not follow up and ask for any). Champagne at check in and waters for the road. We hadn’t stayed here in years and will be back sooner rather than later!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The lobby bar serves fantastic cocktails and seating is always inviting. Our spacious king suite was on the 2nd floor overlooking the lobby, and even though we could hear the festivities from inside our seating area, our bedroom was quiet enough for us to sleep well. Bed and pillows were unbelievably comfy. Hospitality is top notch. I rented a dress and had it shipped directly to the hotel; they brought it right up to our room. Room service is always delicious and has great variety. We reserved a table at Blu and enjoyed live jazz music, definitely worth it! We can’t wait to come back and celebrate here again next year!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great building, great staff, the pool closes too early, parking is too expensive, and loud events go deep into the night.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the afternoon tea, the view from the pool, the helpful concierge, beautiful lobby and artwork, and the proximity to the River Walk.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a great experience at the Pfister. The food at the cafe was delicious. The staff could not have been more helpful. The rooms were well appointed and comfortable. Highly recommend.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very clean and beautiful

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff was great, hotel was clean. Everyone was very accommodating and helpful.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Close to everything we needed to do.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    What a calm relaxing pleasant atmosphere. You never want to leave. Just excellent beyond words. Thank you for eceryrhing!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This is a beautiful historic hotel and will always be a jewel in Milwaukee. The rooms were well appointed common areas were beautiful. I especially liked the café in the hotel. The food is excellent and the staff could not be more gracious. I do not believe the people working at the reception area are customer service oriented enough for this beautiful and historic hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We were forced to book and pay for those same nights again. Neither the hotel nor Expedia was willing to help, issue a refund, or apply our original payment to the replacement booking. As a result, we paid twice for the exact same two nights. I understand losing the first night because we arrived late, but cancelling the entire prepaid reservation and reselling nights that were already paid for is completely unreasonable. The lack of support from both Expedia and the hotel made an already stressful situation significantly worse. This experience has made me very hesitant to book through Expedia again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We enjoyed our stay at the Pfister! Every staff member we interacted with was both kind and helpful. We took advantage of the onsite amenities (highly recommend!), but also found that the hotel was within walking distance of other places we chose to visit. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Without reservation, one of the great American hotel experiences.

Frequently asked questions about The Pfister Hotel

Does The Pfister Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Pfister Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Pfister Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Pfister Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Pfister Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Pfister Hotel offers meeting spaces, a conference center, and dedicated conference rooms, making it well-suited for corporate events, team offsites, and group meetings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Pfister Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Pfister Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is The Pfister Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Pfister Hotel is located at 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Pfister Hotel
  • Milwaukee Art Museum 0.4 mi
  • Bradley Center 0.7 mi
  • Fiserv Forum 0.8 mi
  • Marquette University 1.4 mi
  • University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee 2.7 mi
  • American Family Field 3.4 mi
  • Milwaukee Mile 5.5 mi

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